Small trees are the easiest to transplant, since they are usually less complex, require less equipment, and have minimal root structure. The price to transplant a small 5- to 10-foot tree with a trunk ...

If you’re planning to plant or transplant a tree or shrub, it’s best to do it in the next month or so to avoid the heat and drought of summer. “Give them time to get settled in while it’s still ...

Q: We have a few Joshua trees on our property. We planted three more that were relocated from Arizona and had the proper permits. They didn’t do well so we dug them up and saw root rot. Does it make ...

This is the final article in the tree transplanting series and concludes with the follow-up care measures that will insure a long-lived, healthy tree. After placing the mulch over the soil out to the ...

Q: I would like to move a small tree in the yard. How should I proceed? A: The best times to transplant deciduous trees are early spring before growth begins or in the fall after leaf drop. Evergreens ...

To move a tree or shrub, start in the autumn by root pruning, which cuts larger feeder roots. The plant sends out new, more fibrous roots in the soil mass for the plant, which should be replanted in ...

Q: I heard that you shouldn’t use wound sealer when pruning your trees — that it does more harm than good. Is this true? A: Yes, it’s true. When pruning your trees, you should not use any sealer on ...

With just the right balance of refreshing and sweet, peaches make for the perfect summer snack. Once you finish licking the sticky juice from your fingers, you're left with a pit — the "stone" that ...